Zanskar

Welcome to the second blog of the Zanskar series, in my first blog ZANSKAR-THE HIDDEN INDIA-SHINKULA TO PADUM, I talked about route 1 via Shinkula top. The route from Shinkula top is risky and at times un-available due to snow. However, if you planning to discover Zanskar this is not the only route. There are few more routes available, however, not all are safe. ROUTE 2 – DELHi-KARGIL TO PADUM If you decide to launch your expedition from the Manali side, the journey from Delhi to Darcha covers approximately 660 kilometers. However, if that high-altitude pass is closed or if […]

While Ladakh remains my quintessential adventure destination, I recently discovered a hidden sanctuary teeming with the ancient footprints of Indian civilizations. This majestic, raw landscape feels like a world lost in time, tucked away from the frantic pace of metropolitan life. This place is Zanskar—a rugged valley that serves as a living museum of history. Because Zanskar shares borders with both Ladakh and the Kargil district, travelers often find themselves confused about its official geography. Many wonder if they are technically in Ladakh or Kashmir. This confusion is understandable; before the central government reorganized the region, Ladakh and Zanskar both